Date and time: 7.00pm Friday 7 August - 7.00pm Saturday 8 August 2015
Venue: Monash Caulfield
Prize: The national winning team will receive return tickets to Venice
Registration: Register via Superstudio website

SuperStudio, SONA’s annual semester 2 event, is a 24 hour design competition that fosters: studio culture; networking and support between students of different universities and years of study; conceptual thinking; critique and analysis of topical subjects; and interaction between the architectural profession and the community. The competition is primarily judged on ideas, not graphic communication. In these ways SuperStudio achieves many things that SONA is passionate about. 

Teams consist of three students, and are encouraged to represent differing year levels and universities

One university in each state/territory hosts SuperStudio. The brief is released at the same time around the nation, and is confidential until that time.

A local jury will select a state/territory finalist. The state/territory finalist teams have an additional 10 days to refine their submission and presentation. A national jury will select a national winner from the state/territory finalists

Date: Thursday 13 August
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: Atrium, Level 1, MSD Building
Registration: See Facebook event for further details, including ticket sales.

The Construction Students Association's 2015 Industry Night will be held in the MSD Atrium and feature an eclectic mix of industry leaders, including a range of high profile builders, quantity surveyors, consultants, developers and industry bodies.

Catering to both undergraduate and postgraduate students, the evening will present an incredible opportunity to connect with the best in the business in a relaxed, casual environment.

Tickets are $15 for CSA members (memberships available for $5), food and drinks included. See Facebook event for further details, including ticket sales.

Applications due: Sunday 19 July

The MSD Fabrication Workshop (Fabworks) is a state-of-the-art interdisciplinary space for making with technology that aims to create a hands-on and inspiring environment encouraging experimentation with technology, materials and processes of making.

Fabworks operates a range of digital fabrication equipment (Laser cutter, CNC router, 3D Printers) where FabLab Technicians operate machinery and process fabrication jobs. The workshop also operates a range of primarily carpentry fabrication equipment where Machine Workshop Technicians can supervise and engage with students on their woodworking projects.

Fabworks is currently hiring FabLab Technicians and Machine Workshop Technicians.

Applicants are to submit their details, cover letter, resume and portfolio via the link below.

Melbourne 2050: A University Town’s Contribution to a Smart and Creative City

Date: Monday 27 July
Time: 6.30pm - 7.45pm (pop-up bar open from 5.30pm)
Venue: Victoria University at MetroWest, 138 Nicholson Street, Footscray
Registration: Register through Eventbrite

Victoria University and Maribyrnong City Council have embarked on a journey to create Footscray as a university town. This panel discussion centres on how design for inclusion, creativity, education and technological innovation are core to the concept of a University Town, and how this model contributes to the vision for a smart and creative Melbourne in 2050.

Chaired by Professor Peter Dawkins (Vice-Chancellor, Victoria University) and Councillor Nam Quach, Mayor, City of Maribyrnong. The panel comprises Rob McGauran (Director MGS Architects), Professor Kerri-Lee Krause (Provost, Victoria University), Austin Ley (Smart City Office, Melbourne City Council) and Sunny Haynes (Partner, Hello City).

Entries due: 30 September 2015
Prize: $1000 worth of fashion and accessories from The Strand Melbourne’s designer set

Colours of The Strand Melbourne is a three-month photography competition open to students and the general public. The competition involves snapping your favourite Melbourne scenes that feature one of three monthly hero colours – green, yellow and blue.

Three colourful collections of luxury fashion and accessories from The Strand Melbourne’s designer set, each valued at more than $1000, are up for grabs.

To enter, simply:

1. Snap a picture with the month’s signature colour and
2. Upload it to thestrandmelbourne.com.au

All students who enter will become published photographers, as all photos submitted for entry will be housed in a digital gallery on The Strand Melbourne’s website.

ABPL90380 Designing for Heat in the Public Domain - November

This new subject will be taught intensively from 23 November - 10 December, 2015.

With 2014 now considered the hottest year on record, the implication of climate change on the liveability of cities is becoming increasingly apparent. This elective design seminar explores the issue of heat and thermal comfort in the design of the public domain

This intensive is open to design students (architecture, landscape architecture and urban design) and planners. We will explore the potentials of contemporary digital tools (simulation, Rhino and grasshopper) and data (including sensors and real-time) combined with current theoretical writings crossing climate change science, cultural studies and digital design to develop innovative design and planning responses.

Students will research and explore a range of techniques including data capture, the use of simulation software and critical analysis of design precedents to produce a design proposition for a site in Melbourne.

Enrol via your Study Plan using the subject code ABPL90380.

ABPL90366 Urban Informatics - September

This new subject will be taught intensively from 28 September - 2 October 2015.

Urban Informatics is the study of cities using digital data, information, knowledge and models to understand trends, complexities and inform the formulation and evaluation of sustainable urban futures.

This subject is quota-restricted. For information on the application process and due dates, refer to the EDSC Quota Subjects webpage.

Further information about this subject is available in its Handbook entry.

ABPL90009 Participation and Negotiation - November

This subject is now available for November enrolments. Teaching is scheduled for 30 November - 4 December 2015. For further information, see the Handbook entry for ABPL90009.

Update your enrolment via the Enrolment section of my.unimelb.

With a strong emphasis on case studies and site visits, this subject will expose students to the latest international developments in prefabrication and its application within construction.

You will develop an appreciation for how prefabrication can be used to minimise or avoid many of the issues currently faced by the construction industry as well as the environmental, financial and social benefits that are possible.

The use of prefabrication in construction will be covered at various scales and levels of complexity, including an in-depth look at a range of componentised, panelised and modular construction systems.

Interested students can enrol now via the Enrolment section of my.unimelb.

The Architecture Experience

Date: Wednesday 12 August
Time: 12.00pm - 1.00pm
Venue: Malaysian Theatre, MSD Building
Enrol: Enrol via Careers Online

Representatives from leading Melbourne practice, Six Degrees, will answer your questions about life and work as a practicing architect.

Urban Planning – the Inside Story

Date: Monday 17 August
Time: 1.00pm - 2.00pm
Venue: Malaysian Theatre, MSD Building
Enrol: Enrol via Careers Online

Attend this seminar to have Victorian State Government planners answer your questions about life and work as an urban and strategic planner in the public sector.

Click below for more upcoming Careers events.

Date: Monday 20 July
Time: 9.00am - 4.15pm
Venue: Parkville Campus (further details on enrolment)
To enrol: Log into SAS, click on the ‘Events' tab and find Academic Skills Winter Writing Festival. Click 'RSVP' to enrol.

Attend this all-day event to hit the ground running in semester two!

Sessions include: 

• Essay writing fundamentals: Explore tools and strategies for managing the whole essay writing process from start to finish.
• Better referencing: Understand the features and importance of good referencing, and explore how to incorporate different sources into your own writing.
• Editing and proofreading skill builder: Learn some smart techniques for checking your assignments for flow, structure, expression and grammar.
• Online resources for better writing: Learn about online resources and tools to develop your writing skills.
• Writing clearly: Learn how to create clear sentences and paragraphs, the building blocks of your writing.
• Writing for longer assignments: Improve your methods of planning, structuring, critical analysis, cohesion and editing for assignments of 3000+ words.
• Building a strong and clear writers' voice: Explore the concept of 'writers' voice' and develop strategies to make your writers' voice more confident and polished.

For further information, email Academic Skills.

Date: 8.00pm, 13 August 2015
Location: Alumbra, #9 161 Harbour Esplanade, Docklands
RSVP: Tickets available through Eventbrite

Archiball is the most anticipated event of the year for the architecture student community. This year, Archiball will be hosted at Alumbra. Your ticket will include unlimited refreshments at the bar as well as a selection of canapés prepared by a celebrity chef.

Please note that Archiball 2015 is an independent event run by students, for students.

An early bird ticket price of $80 (plus fee) is available until 25 July.

Structural Draftsperson | Marcon Tedesco O'Neill *new*
Carlton, VIC
Full time; $18 - $25 per hour
Applications close: 22 July

Casual - Construction Estimator | iStruct Australia Pty Ltd *new*
Derrimut, VIC
Casual; $21.61 - $28.84 per hour depending on experience
Applications close: 31 July

Graduate Lighting Consultant | Arup *new*
Melbourne, VIC
Full time; competitive remuneration
Applications close; 31 July

Asset Systems Officer - Civil & GIS | LION SYSTEMS
Maroochydore, Queensland
Casual; $22.50 - 25.00 per hour
Applications close: 31 July

Science Graduate Program (2016) | Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) - People and Culture
CBD & Regional, VIC
Full time; VPS Award
Applications close: 7 August

Environmental/Urban Planning Intern | WSP
Southbank, VIC
Casual; market remuneration
Applications close: 28 August

Hassad Australia Graduate Program (Agriculture) | Hassad Australia *new*
Various locations, Australia
Full time; TBA
Applications close: 25 September

Use your student or staff login to access Careers Online to see other full time, graduate, part time and casual jobs available.

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